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Overview for Geology/Earth Science, General

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research and industrial problems.

Careers for Geology/Earth Science, General Majors

A major in Geology/Earth Science, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Geology/Earth Science, General

Top 31 New York Colleges with the highest percentage of Geology/Earth Science, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
St Lawrence University
Canton, NY
 15
(3.0%)
Highly Selective$37,915 
Hamilton College
Clinton, NY
 12
(2.7%)
Most Selective$38,220 
Colgate University
Hamilton, NY
 14
(2.1%)
Most Selective$39,545 
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SUNY College at Postdam
Potsdam, NY
 14
(2.0%)
Moderately Selective$11,775 
Union College
Schenectady, NY
 8
(1.7%)
Highly Selective- 
SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY
 16
(1.5%)
Highly Selective$11,689 
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY
 25
(1.4%)
Most Selective$39,326 
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Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY
 4
(1.3%)
Less Selective$31,900 
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY
 7
(1.1%)
Most Selective$38,888 
SUNY College at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
 17
(1.0%)
Highly Selective$5,375 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.